Coventry

Study in Coventry

Coventry, a West Midlands city that prides itself on its ability to regenerate itself, is home to Coventry University in the city centre and the University of Warwick situated on the outskirts of the city.

Cost of Living 

Accommodation

Student accommodation costs in Coventry range from £77 - £540 and the average is £173/week.

Compare that with student accommodation in other cities: Leicester: £142; Bournemouth: £171; Manchester: £171.

(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)

The average price for the following in Coventry:

A cheap meal at a restaurant: £10
A pint of beer: £3.50
A regular takeout coffee: £2.64
1L of milk: £0.73
A loaf of white bread: £1

Living costs in Coventry are comparable with Bristol but work out more expensive than Birmingham (7%) and Leeds (12%).

(Source: Numbeo)

Nights Out

Coventry has a few nightclubs to choose from: Kasbah, JJ’s, Scholars, Catch 22 and The Empire which doubles up as a live music and comedy show venue. Coventry also has lots of student-friendly bars and pubs. Popular picks are The Phoenix, which is right near the Students’ Union and campus buildings, and The Quids Inn, which is aimed at students with budget-friendly prices for food and drinks.

Cultural Guide

Coventry is the UK’s City of Culture 2021 so now is the perfect time to be exploring Coventry’s history and culture. Here are a few ideas of places to explore.

 

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Stuart Frisby

Museums

Coventry Cathedral isn’t technically a museum, but we suggest you take some time out to visit it. Visit the garden of remembrance, inside the shell of the once impressive and grand cathedral which was heavily bombed in World War II. The rebuilt cathedral next door is a spacious and airy space and an architectural gem. Coventry Music Museum and the 2-Tone Village is an interactive music museum explores Coventry’s music in recent times with fun exhibits, loads of memorabilia and knowledgeable and passionate staff.

 

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Alex Motoc

Theatre

The Belgrade Theatre puts on a variety of live performances, including contemporary theatre and dance shows. The Albany Theatre put on touring shows in its beautiful art-deco building. Warwick Arts Centre on the University of Warwick campus is also a hub for the arts with a concert hall, theatre, gallery and cinema. Criterion Theatre, a cosy amateur theatre based in Earlsdon, completes our list.

 

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Steve Knight

Music

Coventry is a regular stop-off for touring bands and gigs so you can expect to see lots of mainstream bands and artists playing at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The Empire, recently relocated into a bigger space, hosts DJ and club nights as well as live music. The Kasbah is a prominent feature in Coventry’s nightlife, hosting live music and club nights.